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    Sliding Bathroom Door won't open all the way

    This is apparently our fault. We failed to strap the bathroom slider open before returning home from a short trip. Now the door will only open about 2/3 of the way. I removed the panels above the door and was able to peer into pocket, but I couldn't see the problem. I'm reasonably certain that it is track related as the bottom of the door will still move a bit, but the top is definitely blocked.
    I was not certain how to remove the door to get a better look. If someone knows how to remove the door correctly, I could use the help. My best guess is that a screw in the track has come loose and is obstructing the roller.
    We're leaving on a 2 month trip right after Labor day and I need to get this fixed. DW is not too keen on squeezing in and out of the B-room for the duration.
    Jim & Gwen
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    Jim you may want to give GD customer service a call on this one. They may be able to direct you to an easy fix!
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    If you removed the panel at the top already, removal of the door should be fairly easy. I've had mine off and all I had to do is removed that upper panel from the hallway and then lift the rollers off the track and take the door off. I don't think I took pictures at the time or I'd share them with you.
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    Thank, Paul, for the feedback. I had a feeling I'd be hearing from you.
    I'll go out in the morning and pull it apart and see what's hanging things up.
    Jim & Gwen
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    Just to follow up...A screw backed out in the track. I recruited my daughter-in-law with her long, slender arms to reach into the pocket and tighten the screw. Naturally it was stripped so I had her remove it altogether. I was surprised to see that the screw was only 1/2 inch long and only 4 screws in the entire length of the track. I will correct this in the near future.

    I can't really complain. We've had this Solitude for 15 months and have pulled a little over 6000 miles. Except for lubrication, cleaning and brake adjustment, I have had zero problems. I did replace the tires (Sailun) just for my piece of mind (and to avoid reading any more 50 page tire threads) after finding a bubble in one of the Westlakes.

    Safe travels
    Jim & Gwen
    2015 Solitude 379fl, VIN 573FS4324F1102454
    2011 F-350 SC, DRW, 6.7 PSD, Ride-Rite Air Bags, Pull-Rite 20.5 K
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